SEPTEMBER is the Royal United Hospital’s Will Month where you can make or update your will at a reduced cost and with the whole fee going towards improving facilities at the hospital.
The hospital’s charity, RUHX, is working with six local solicitors, including Ames Kent in Frome, and 100% of the fees for professional services is donated directly to support the hospital.
“It is recommended everyone over the age of 18 write a will to best protect them from the uncertainties of the future,” said a spokesperson for RUHX, formerly The Forever Friends Appeal. “From losing a loved one to owning a business, having children to becoming unwell, a will can prove invaluable. It can also help minimise any inheritance tax potentially payable on your estate, as well as ensure your assets pass to your loved ones.
“RUHX has partnered with a number of local solicitors who have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through the process. They will professionally write or update your Will at a reduced fee, to make it more affordable and 100% of their fees for professional services is donated directly to support the hospital.
“Today, more than 70 per cent of the UK population do not have an up-to-date Will. The idea of writing a will is a serious subject and one that requires much forward planning. In collaboration with RUH Will Month, solicitor firms across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire are donating their fees to the hospital in a bid to raise awareness about the importance in planning for the future.
“With RUH’s Will Month as your companion, writing a will has never been more straightforward. Our selection of local, and trusted, expert solicitors will guide you through the process and make certain that your instructions are recorded so those you care about are protected in accordance with your wishes.”
Ames Kent, based in Frome, is one of the participating solicitors.
Katherine Oakes, licensed probate practitioner at Ames Kent said, “Writing a will allows you to have control over what happens to your property, money and belongings. RUH Will Month is a great way to have a will drawn up and support an important local charity.
“We have been drafting wills for the benefit of the RUH since the inception of this scheme and are proud to say that we have raised over £10,000 to date and look forward to raising more in the future.”
The cost for a professional will writing service is £195 for a standard single Will, or £295 for standard Joint Will
“Until the end of September, 100% of all the solicitor fees are donated to RUHX so we can continue providing extra extraordinary care to everyone in Bath and beyond,” added the spokesperson for RUHX. “With RUH Will Month, your will not only provides a future for your family – but thousands of other families too.”
Go to www.ruhx.org.uk for more information, or call the team on 01225 825691.
